BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20. Azerbaijan’s
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov chaired the 82nd session of the
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the
Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, which focused on inclusive development
across all age groups, Trend reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
Bayramov participated in and presided over the session held
under the theme “Leaving no one behind: advancing a society for all
ages in Asia and the Pacific.” During the opening, a written
address by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham
Aliyev, was delivered.
The Azerbaijani side emphasized the importance of strengthening
regional cooperation to address common challenges and ensure that
the benefits of development reach all segments of society.
Bayramov outlined Azerbaijan’s key policy priorities, including
inclusive growth, digital transformation, green energy transition,
regional connectivity, peacebuilding, and South-South
cooperation.
Within the framework of the “Leaving No One Behind” agenda,
Azerbaijan presented its vision for a human-centered, sustainable,
and interconnected regional future.
The session also highlighted Azerbaijan’s national development
priorities under the “Azerbaijan 2030” framework, including
inclusive economic growth, equal access to education and
healthcare, expansion of digital public services, and ensuring
equal opportunities across generations.
The strategic importance of the Middle Corridor in enhancing
Eurasian connectivity was also underscored.
One of the key outcomes of the session was the adoption of the
Baku-Bangkok Declaration, aimed at promoting social development for
all age groups in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting a shared
commitment to inclusivity and sustainable progress in line with
ESCAP’s agenda.
The session brought together high-level representatives of
member states, international organizations, and United Nations
partners to advance dialogue on inclusive growth, social equality,
and sustainable development.
Azerbaijan reaffirmed its active role in multilateral diplomacy
and its commitment to deepening cooperation with the Asia-Pacific
region in support of shared development goals.
Guided by principles of solidarity, innovation, and shared
responsibility, Azerbaijan continues to promote a development model
centered on people, strengthened regional connectivity, accelerated
digital and green transitions, and enhanced peace and
cooperation.
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